Vegan Tarator

Vegan Tarator is a refreshing and creamy dip inspired by traditional Greek flavors, perfect for a summer BBQ. Made with a blend of cool cucumbers, garlic, and tangy plant-based yogurt, it's a delightful accompaniment to grilled vegetables and breads.

Vegan Tarator
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Greek
140 kcal

Ingredients

  • Cucumber - 200 grams
  • Garlic - 2 cloves
  • Vegan yogurt - 200 grams
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh dill - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

  1. Grate the cucumber and place it in a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out excess moisture.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the vegan yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add the grated cucumber to the yogurt mixture and stir well until all ingredients are combined.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or lemon juice.
  5. Chill the tarator in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
  6. Serve the Vegan Tarator with grilled vegetables, pita bread, or as a dip.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 140
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Carbs: 8 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in antioxidants from cucumbers that help in hydration and skin health.
  • Contains healthy fats from olive oil which are beneficial for heart health.

Tags

GreekVeganBBQ